Finishing Equipment Accessories
Accessories and Upgrades to Improve Control, Safety, and Efficiency in Mass Finishing
Accessories are often the difference between a finishing process that “works” and one that runs smoothly every day. Mass Finishing offers a full range of accessories and upgrades to improve control, increase safety, streamline workflows, and optimize results—whether you’re enhancing an HZ-Series system or adding standalone tools and accessories for a vibratory finishing machine.
From recipe-based controls and safety light curtains to media separation and wastewater handling, these upgrades help reduce downtime, improve consistency, and make finishing easier for operators across shifts.
Benefits:
- Improve process consistency with stored recipes and repeatable settings
- Increase operator safety during load/unload and daily operation
- Reduce labor with smarter handling, separation, and cleanup tools
- Keep finishing areas cleaner with drainage, rinse, and wastewater solutions
- Extend equipment life by reducing wear and minimizing improper operation
HZ-Series Machine Accessories & Upgrades
Enhance the performance of your HZ-Series machine with upgrades designed to reduce friction in daily operation, protect operators, and improve process control.
Tool-Less Lockdown Bars
An upgraded design from our original lockdown bars, these Tool-Less Lockdown Bars are available for the HZ-12 and HZ-40 machines.
The Tool-Less Lockdown Bars are designed to fit seamlessly with your current machine, requiring no modifications. The new lockdown bar design requires no tools for operation, causes less wear and tear on machines, reduces the need for replacement parts, and provides a more simplified installation process.
PLC Controller
The PLC Controller allows you to store recipes and processes, providing advanced control capabilities for your equipment. It offers maintenance reminders and machine diagnostics, making it easier to monitor and maintain your machine. Additionally, it enables automated forward/reverse and speed adjustment.
Drain Pan
The Drain Pan is designed to collect any water drainage that occurs during loading and unloading operations. It features a grip strut floor surface, which helps prevent operator slips and falls.
- Dimensions: 100″ L x 79.5″ W x 8.5” H
Infrared Safety Light Curtains
These curtains enhance safety by disabling the machine if the curtain is broken while the door is open during loading and unloading operations. They provide an added layer of protection for operators.
Light Tower Indicator
The Light Tower Indicator serves as a visual indicator of the machine’s status. It can be customized to match the appearance of your existing equipment.
Automatic Door Opener
The Automatic Door Opener makes opening the main access door easier for operators, eliminating the need for lifting.
Electric Hoist
The Electric Hoist features an L-shaped jib arm with manual swivel and can be bolted on with brackets. It allows operators to lift barrels out of the machine with the push of a button.
- Bolt-on installation with brackets
- 110-volt power requirement for operation
Barrel Dividers
Barrel Dividers create separate chambers inside each of your barrels. This helps organize and separate parts within each barrel, helping reduce part-on-part impingement. Each HZ-Series machine has its own custom-made barrel dividers to ensure a perfect fit.
- Made from NYLOIL® A cast nylon
- Available for all the HZ-Series models (except HZ-12)
Custom Paint & Logo
Personalize your equipment with custom paint and logo. The paint can be matched to your specific color scheme requirements, and a sticker logo can be provided by MFI or the client.
Standalone Accessories
These accessories support more efficient finishing operations—especially for media handling, rinsing, separation, and wastewater control.
Free-Standing Media Separator
The Free-Standing Media Separator is an industrial-grade separator that allows you to separate media and parts. Simply dump fully loaded barrels onto the vibratory screen deck to easily extract smaller parts from the media.
- Converted to 120v Single Phase
- Dimensions: 36” W x 72” L
- Additional stainless mesh or coated mesh screens available for purchase
Spray Header for Separator
The Spray Header for Separator is a water spray bar that runs automatically when the separator is in operation. It helps clean the media and parts, maintaining their efficiency.
PV Media Separator
The PV Media Separator is a media and parts separating system designed for PV Tubs and other compact vibratory tubs. It is used to quickly separate parts from media, or for media classification. This machine saves time and labor costs by eliminating the need for manual sorting and filtering.
- 110v Single Phase
- Dimensions: 26” W x 36” L
Media Screen Kit
The Media Screen Kit includes a simple bucket with five different-sized separating screens. It allows you to separate parts from the mass of media by shaking the bucket.
- 5 different-size separating screens
- Screen sizes: ¼”, 3/8″, ½”, ¾”, 1″
Processing Table and Sludge Tank
The Processing Table and Sludge Tank helps reduce the mess from the finishing process. It allows users to collect and settle out wastewater and easily clean out barrels. The table includes a three-compartment sludge tank mounted on casters for easier mobility. The sludge tank can also be sold separately.
- Constructed of ½” PVC and anodized aluminum frame
- Float pump included, no drain or pre-existing plumbing required
- Dimensions: 72″ L x 32″ D x 58″ H (With Backsplash
Media Drain Basket
The Media Drain Basket is an industrial bin with metal screens in the bottom, designed for draining water and solution from media and parts.
Rinse Screen
The Rinse Screen fits over barrels and dividers, attaching with quick latches. It allows you to spray out dirty water and debris without the need to dump barrels.
CF-55 Centrifuge Wastewater System
The CF-55 Centrifuge Wastewater System is designed to clean and process effluent from the tumbling process. Processed wastewater can be safely drained or used in a recycling system, while solids are collected through centrifugal action of the rotor via a reusable liner.
- Two removable neoprene liners for quick and hassle-free cleaning
- Dimensions: 39.25” L x 18.5” W x 26” H
Media Storage Rack
The Media Storage Rack is designed to keep media out of the way when not in use. It features an industrial powder-coated steel construction and is made to fit 12 MFI gray media bins.
- Dimensions: 48” H x 36” W x 24” Deep
Not sure which accessory you need?
Accessories are usually selected based on one of four goals:
- More control: PLC recipes, speed automation
- More safety: light curtains, hoists, door openers
- Less labor: separators, rinse tools, drain solutions
- Cleaner finishing: sludge tanks, wastewater systems, drainage tools
Tell us your machine type (HZ, bowl, tub, disc) and your pain point—then we’ll recommend the best-fit upgrades.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which accessories make the biggest difference in daily finishing operations?
A: For most shops, the biggest gains come from upgrades that reduce labor and prevent downtime—process control (PLC recipes), faster separation (media separators), safer handling (hoists/door openers), and cleaner workflows (rinse and wastewater tools).
Q: Do you offer accessories for vibratory finishing machines as well as HZ-Series equipment?
A: Yes. We offer both HZ-Series-specific upgrades and standalone accessories that support bowls, tubs, and other vibratory finishing machine workflows—especially separation, rinsing, and housekeeping tools.
Q: Can accessories help improve finish consistency across shifts and operators?
A: Yes. Recipe-based controls, repeatable speed settings, and better handling/separation practices reduce variability and help keep results consistent batch to batch.
Q: What accessories help reduce part-on-part damage?
A: Barrel dividers are a key upgrade for HZ-Series machines when you need better separation. For other workflows, the right separation and unload tools can also reduce re-contact and handling damage.
Q: Can you recommend accessories based on our parts and finishing goals?
A: Absolutely. If you share your machine type, part size/material, and the finishing outcome you’re targeting, we can recommend upgrades that address your biggest bottleneck—then help you implement them.
Q: Do you provide installation guidance and support for upgrades?
A: Yes. Mass Finishing supports customers beyond the purchase with practical guidance so upgrades integrate smoothly and deliver the intended improvements.
Ready to Improve Your Mass Finishing Workflow?
Take the guesswork out of upgrading your finishing process. Whether you need better control, safer handling, faster separation, or a cleaner workflow, our team will help you choose the right accessories and upgrades for your equipment and production goals.